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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,055.24, 58,035.54 and 23,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,055.24, 58,035.54 and 23,194.12 is: 32,007.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,055.24 : 58,035.54 = 23,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,055.24/58,035.54 = 23,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,055.24x = 58,035.54 × 23,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,055.24x = 1,346,083,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,083,279.02/42,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,007.50

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